Atlas Obscura Podcasts and Mobile App Recognized on Best of 2025 Lists

NEW YORK –Atlas Obscura, the leading travel community platform, celebrates its podcasts and products that were honored across several “Best of” rankings in 2025.

Atlas Obscura’s newest podcast, Charlie’s Place, a five-part documentary podcast exploring the remarkable story of an integrated nightclub in Jim Crow-era Myrtle Beach,  earned a spot on The Atlantic’s “20 Best Podcasts of 2025” list, and also featured on the BBC’s “10 of the Best Podcasts of 2025 So Far.” Additionally, Charlie’s Place and The Atlas Obscura Podcast took home 8 Signal Awards this year, including Golds for History, DEI, and Documentary in Brand Storytelling, and Best Daily Podcast for The Atlas Obscura Podcast.

“We’e deeply honored by this recognition from The Atlantic, BBC, and the Signal Awards,” said Doug Baldinger, Chief Content Officer for Atlas Obscura Entertainment and Executive Producer of The Atlas Obscura Podcast and Charlie’s Place. “We’re thrilled to be working with the best production teams and best partners in the business. These accolades reflect the passion and creativity our teams bring to every episode, and we’re incredibly excited for what’s ahead for Atlas Obscura and our podcast business in 2026.”

The Atlas Obscura mobile app also garnered significant recognition, landing on both Fast Company’s End-of-Year Travel App Round-Up and Forbes’ list of the Best Travel Apps for 2026. Fast Company recognized the app as exactly what travelers need to find “the world’s most wondrous and peculiar places.”

“There’s nothing else quite like Atlas Obscura’s podcasts, books, and digital platforms,” said Louise Story, the company’s Chief Executive. “The joy that our community members find in exploring, sharing, listening, and learning with us is inspiring, and we hold that on high as we move into 2026.”

About Atlas Obscura 

Atlas Obscura is the leading community-focused travel platform inspiring wonder and curiosity about the world’s most remarkable places. Through its award-winning content, unique experiences, and community-driven platform featuring more than 30,000 wondrous places, Atlas Obscura serves millions of passionate travelers seeking authentic, off-the-beaten-path discoveries. The company publishes bestselling books, including the No. 1 New York Times bestseller Atlas Obscura: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden Wonders, and operates digital products that help people find amazing things to do when they are traveling.

For more information about Atlas Obscura, visit www.atlasobscura.com.

Media Contact: Rebecca Cruz at rebecca@atlasobscura.com